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TBL Podcast - Season 14 Episode 10 - More Than a Million Bird Sightings: The Story Behind Bindo
One of the things that has changed dramatically in birding over the last few years is the role that technology plays in helping us enjoy birds, keep records, contribute to conservation, and connect with other birders.Today we are going to be talking about an app that has made a significant impact…
YWP Podcast Season 6 Episode 5 - Chacma Baboons, Human Conflict and the Meaning of Coexistence with Dr Paula Pebsworth
In this episode, Gabby is joined by primatologist Dr Paula Pebsworth from the Chacma Baboon Project for a thoughtful conversation about one of southern Africa’s most intelligent, adaptable and often misunderstood animals: the chacma baboon.Baboons are deeply social animals with complex…
TBL Podcast - Season 14 Episode 9 - Return of the Oystercatcher: Stories of Hope in a Changing World
There are some guests who simply make you think differently about birds, conservation, and our place in the natural world.Today's episode is a special one because it marks Episode 200 of The Birding Life Podcast.When I started this podcast, I never imagined that we would reach 200 episodes. Along…
TBL Podcast - Season 14 Episode 8 - The Wildlife Photographer's Guide to Better Birding
One of the things I love about birding is that there are so many different ways to enjoy birds. Some people love chasing rarities. Some people love atlasing. Some people enjoy bird photography. Others simply enjoy spending time in nature.My guest today is someone who has spent decades behind a…
YWP Podcast - Season 6 Episode 4 - Small Actions, Big Impact: The Fight for Pangolins
Today, Gabby Sykora is joined by Dr Kelsey Skinner, Executive Director of the African Pangolin Working Group, for a powerful conversation about conservation, perseverance, and one of the world's most threatened mammals.Together, they explore the work being done to protect pangolins from illegal…
TBL Podcast - Season 14 Episode 7 - The Future of Birding is Here - Liam Botha & Connor Barr
If you're listening to this episode on the day it is released, tomorrow is Youth Day in South Africa. It is a day when we celebrate the young people of our country, and for this episode, I wanted to hand over the microphone to two young people who are making a difference in the world of nature and…
TBL Podcast - Season 14 Episode 6 - The Ultimate Guide to Birding Limpopo Pt 2
Welcome back to part two of our birding journey through Limpopo with Daniel Engelbrecht.In this episode, we continue our journey into some of Limpopo's most iconic birding destinations. We visit the forests of Magoebaskloof, explore the legendary Soutpansberg mountains, and then head north into one…
YWP Podcast - Season 6 Episode 3 - Every Action Matters: Growing Hope with Roots & Shoots South Africa
In this episode Gabby is joined by Maru from Roots & Shoots South Africa, the youth program of the Jane Goodall Institute, for a conversation about hope, action, and the incredible role young people can play in shaping a better future.We explore what it really means to make a difference, how…
TBL Podcast - Season 14 Episode 5 - The Ultimate Guide to Birding Limpopo Pt 1
When many birders think about South Africa's top birding destinations, places like Kruger National Park, Cape Town, or Zululand often come to mind. Yet tucked away in the northernmost corner of the country lies a province that offers some of the most diverse and rewarding birding anywhere in…
TBL Podcast - Season 14 Episode 4 - Byron Grobler. The Big Year Beyond the List
In today’s episode, I am joined by photographer, filmmaker, conservation storyteller, and birder, Byron Grobler.Byron is the founder of WildWild Journeys, and earlier this year he announced on his YouTube channel that he would be taking on a birding big year.In this honest and thought-provoking…
YWP Podcast - Season 6 Episode 2 - Jamie Smart: Just 10 Years Old & Already Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year
At just 10 years old, Jamie Smart has already achieved something most wildlife photographers only dream of: being crowned Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum in London.But this conversation is about far more than an award.Jamie is one of those young photographers…
TBL Podcast - Season 14 Episode 3 - Junior Gabela. Zululand, Birding and a Life in the Field
Junior Gabela is a name known to many South African birders. Those who have birded with him will tell you about his incredible birding skills and his ability to find some of Zululand’s most sought-after species. In this episode, I sit down with this well-known Zululand bird guide to hear more about…